The Greatest Hip-Hop 'Soul Train' Performances [Video]
It was sad news when we learned this morning that Don Cornelius had passed away from an apparently self inflicted gunshot wound. Since his indelible creation, 'Soul Train,' offered the best of R&B...
View ArticleHeavy D Documentary Airing On Centric
We'll always love Big Poppa, but “The Overweight Lover” will never be forgotten, too. The Centric network will be airing an original documentary on the late rapper Heavy D this month, highlighted by...
View ArticleBe Inspired: The Life Of Heavy D [Video]
Centric aired a documentary on the late Heavy D. Everyone from Hev's family members to Hip-Hop artists, industry execs and media personalities spoke on his memory. The doc also includes classic moments...
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Nas - "The Don" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]
UPDATE: Download link added. Get it while you can. This song will be featured on Nas' upcoming album Life Is Good. In this song, Nas says that this beat was picked by the late Heavy D. and given to...
View ArticleNas - "The Don" [VIDEO]
While Nas deals with some baby mama drama today, he still manages to finally drop the video for "The Don." Director Aristotle takes you on a visual trip through NYC while Nas drinks fine wine, gets...
View ArticleLupe Fiasco & Pete Rock Settle Differences, Plan To Collaborate
The short lived feud between Lupe Fiasco and Pete Rock is officially over. Both parties took to social media to announce that they spoke to each other and settled their differences stemming from Lupe...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Heavy D: Tony Dofat And Pete Rock Remember The Overweight Lover
It's still tough to believe that Heavy D is gone. The Mt. Vernon representing MC passed away due to a pulmonary embolism last November, but nevertheless remains in our Hip-Hop hearts thanks to the...
View ArticleWired 25: The 25 Greatest Overweight Rappers Of All Time
It's Thanksgiving Eve, which means we are all pre-gaming for the incessant pigging out we are about to endure. In honor of the holiday, this weeks Wired 25 takes a look at some of our favorite rappers...
View ArticleHeavy D's Mom Says Late Rapper's Daughter Will Inherit His Entire Estate
Hip-Hop lost one of its favorite sons when Heavy D passed away in November 2011. But no one may feel his loss more than his daughter, Eulahlee Myers. The late rapper's family, specifically his mother,...
View ArticleItalian Artist Pays Homage To Fallen Rap Legends [PHOTOS]
One can't help but to admire Hip-Hop's profound affect on global culture. With that, we present a great example originating from Italy that the good folks at Egotripland recently unearthed. In 2011, an...
View ArticleThe 11 Greatest Team Light Skin Members Of All-Time
In the late 1980's the popularity of male light skinned entertainers sky rocketed as singers and actors of the waffle color shade claimed the pretty boy swag with pride. As a result the general...
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Bossip: Don’t Get Struck Down! When Stars Call Themselves “God” And Other Blasphemous Acts 24 Wired TV: “Weave Wisdom” Episode 1: Weaves 101 Current Hip-Hop: Sam Adams – “Blow Up” [Audio] Vibe:...
View ArticleHeavy D’s Brother Floyd Meyers Speaks On His Memory [Video]
Heavy D’s Brother Speaks Out There was a public memorial service yesterday in Mount Vernon, NY for Heavy D. and today there’s a private service for friends and family. Yesterday his brother Floyd...
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Bossip: Who Looked More Bangin?? Amber Rose Vs. Keri Hilson 24 Wired TV: Word On The Street: Are Mixed People More Attractive? Vibe: Rest In Power: Heavy D’s Funeral–Live Stream The Root: Heavy D...
View ArticlePeaceful Journey: Family, Friends Say Goodbye To Heavy D [Photos]
Late rapper Heavy D was laid to rest during a private funeral service in Mount Vernon, New York on Friday. The funeral ceremony was held at the Grace Baptist Church in the rapper’s hometown. Family...
View ArticleMary J. Blige Speaks On Heavy D’s Death & His Impact On Her Career [Exclusive...
[ooyala code=”Jqa243MzrJykqwTN6hNgVqPcwaubmwBR”] Hip-Hop Wired caught up with some of your favorite artists at The American Music Awards last night. Peep the footage as Soulja Boy talks about his...
View ArticleWIRED LINKS 11/22/11: The AMA Red Carpet, The Dean’s List & More
Bossip: Steve Harvey Threatens To Shoot Bloggers For “Bloggin’ Bout Him And His Ex-Wife” [Video] 24 Wired TV: Hip Hop Wired Hits Up AMA Red Carpet: Soulja Boy, Mary J. Blige, Robin Thicke & More...
View ArticleGoodie Mob, Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane Honor Heavy D [Video]
A video of the Soul Train Award’s tribute to Heavy D has hit the net. On last night’s awards show, the Overweight Lova was remembered by Goodie M.O.B., Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane and a slew of...
View ArticleHeavy D’s Cause Of Death Revealed
Heavy D’s Cause Of Death Revealed The untimely death of rapper Heavy D was due to pulmonary embolism caused by deep leg vein thrombosis, reports TMZ. It appears that the beloved rapper had a blood...
View ArticlePapoose –“Obituary 2011” [Audio]
Papoose – “Obituary 2011” [Audio] Papoose pays his yearly homage to the fallen soldiers of Hip-Hop, including tribute bars to Nate Dogg and Heavy D, as well as Joe Frazier, Amy Winehouse and Steve...
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